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Gauteng: Senior Accountant posted by PlaceTalent

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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our team at PlaceTalent in Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of general accounting principles and experience with reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close processes. As a key member of our finance operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, working closely with the Financial Manager to support overall finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Prepare and post journal entries and accruals
  • Manage month-end close and reporting processes
  • Maintain and reconcile cashbooks
  • Oversee invoicing and supplier expense capturing
  • Support stock control processes and systems
  • Assist with vehicle leasing accounting and related entries
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Work closely with the Financial Manager to support overall finance operations

Requirements

  • Relevant accounting qualification
  • Articles experience is advantageous but not essential
  • Strong understanding of general accounting principles
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks without constant supervision
  • Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close processes
  • Exposure to stock control and stock systems
  • Experience with invoicing, supplier expense capturing, and cashbook management
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
  • Experience with accounting software such as Sage Evolution, Odoo, or Xero is beneficial but not required
  • Exposure to US-based companies or accounting practices is advantageous

Qualifications

(No qualifications mentioned in the original job description)

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not specified in the original job description.

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How to Apply

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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng

In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.

Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.

Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.

Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.

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Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.


This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.



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Job Description

Minimum Requirements
  • Relevant accounting qualification
  • Articles experience is advantageous but not essential
  • Strong understanding of general accounting principles
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks without constant supervision
  • Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close processes
  • Exposure to stock control and stock systems
  • Experience with invoicing, supplier expense capturing, and cashbook management
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
  • Experience with accounting software such as Sage Evolution, Odoo, or Xero is beneficial but not required
  • Exposure to US-based companies or accounting practices is advantageous
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Prepare and post journal entries and accruals
  • Manage month-end close and reporting processes
  • Maintain and reconcile cashbooks
  • Oversee invoicing and supplier expense capturing
  • Support stock control processes and systems
  • Assist with vehicle leasing accounting and related entries
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Work closely with the Financial Manager to support overall finance operations

Work Schedule 

  • This role offers a hybrid working model with primarily remote work and occasional office visits.
  • Office based around Melrose Arch.
  • Working hours are aligned to US operations, from 12:00 to 21:00, Monday to Friday.

Please apply directly, by clicking on the apply button or visit .za for more exciting opportunities. If you have not had any response in one week, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.

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How to Apply

Click the green “Go Apply” button below to apply directly online with the employer.

About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng

In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.

Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.

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Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.

Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.

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